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Taxi violence has Soweto commuters travelling in fear
Disgruntled residents of Soweto, south of Johannesburg, says they fear for their lives on a daily basis when commuting, due…
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Gauteng Health Department alarmed by rise in food poisoning cases
The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) has raised concern over an increase in incidents of food poisoning in the province.…
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Luke Fleurs family forgives alleged killers, but want justice
The family of slain footballer, Luke Fleurs, says it wants justice for the Kaizer Chiefs defender after his alleged killers…
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Case against men accused of murdering Kaizer Chiefs player Luke Fleurs postponed
The State has been granted more time to investigate the case against six men accused of the murder of Kaizer…
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Justice for Luke: Six suspects arrested for murder of Kaizer Chiefs star Luke Fleurs
Police have arrested six suspects in connection with the murder of Kaizer Chiefs soccer player, Luke Fleurs. The footballer was…
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Ipid investigates shoot-out between metro officer and police in Soweto
A shoot-out between a female Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) official and police officers turned fatal when the woman was…
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Trouble in paradise: Sello Maake kaNcube and wife, Pearl headed for divorce
Well-known South African legendary actor Sello Maake kaNcube has reportedly filed for divorce from his wife Pearl Mbewe. According to…
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ANC insists MK party wants to confuse voters
In its unrelenting fight against the uMkhonto WeSizwe (MK) party, the ANC insists the new party’s use of its logo…
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2 men remanded in custody for murder of Soweto doctor Michael Isabelle
Two men, Gordon Matwetwe Muningi, 50, and Tebogo Thutlwa, 48, made their first appearance in the Roodepoort Magistrate’s Court on…
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Justice for Senzo Meyiwa: Longwe Twala ready to take the stand after stint in rehab
In yet another twist in the almost decade-long Senzo Meyiwa murder mystery, Sello “Chicco” Twala has revealed that his son…
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Diepkloof hostel residents say they’ve lost patience with Gauteng govt’s handling of housing crisis
Diepkloof hostel residents in Soweto said they’ve lost patience with the Gauteng government’s handling of the housing crisis at hostels…
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JMPD monitoring Diepkloof after volatile service delivery protest
Motorists have been advised to use alternative routes after a volatile service delivery protest on the N12 east and N1…
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Water supply for Joburg residents compromised after power outage hit Rand Water’s infrastructure
It’s another dry day at the taps for hundreds of Johannesburg households after a massive power outage hit Rand Water’s…
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Joburg Water warns of low water pressure after lightning strikes substation
Joburg Water has urged residents to use water sparingly as areas in the south of the city experience shortages. The…
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Soweto family battling to come to terms with 4-year-old’s murder
The family of a four-year-old girl who was discovered in a suitcase after an attempted kidnapping, is battling to come…
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Woman accused of the kidnapping & murder of Soweto girl Keeya Mbulawa due in court
Gauteng police arrested a woman linked to the kidnapping and murder of a four-year-old Soweto child, Keeya Mbulawa. The little…
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Gauteng police arrest one suspect in Soweto child’s murder
Gauteng police have arrested one suspect linked to the kidnapping and murder of a four-year-old child in Soweto. A community…
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Bogus doctor arrested at Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital
A bogus doctor has been arrested at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Soweto, south of Johannesburg. The bogus doctor…
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Putco denies claims by Numsa that it dumped faeces in a residential area
Bus Company, Putco, has denied claims by the National Union of Mineworkers of South Africa’s (Numsa) that it dumped faeces…
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Konka bids farewell to Soweto
Konka Soweto, a popular entertainment and lifestyle venue will shut its doors this year. Taking to social media a statement…
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Curro Academy teacher suspended after she allegedly called black learners monkeys
Curro Holdings has confirmed that a teacher has been suspended at its Curro Academy Protea Glen in Soweto, following allegations…
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Senzo Meyiwa trial: Bongani Ntanzi claims to have signed confession statement unknowingly
One of the men accused of murdering Senzo Meyiwa said he signed a confession statement unknowingly, thinking it would afford…
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Gauteng Education Dept: Communities must be part of solutions in combatting gangsterism
The Gauteng Education Department says communities need to be part of the solution in combatting gangsterism. This comes after a…
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Tensions boil over in Tsakane after pupil’s death
Tensions are running high in Tsakane where community members are angered by the death of a pupil who allegedly ate…
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No injuries or damage reported after Joburg earthquake
Gauteng emergency services said no incidents of destruction or injuries were reported after a 3.4 magnitude earthquake rattled parts of…
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2 robbers shot dead in foiled CIT heist in Soweto – VIDEO
Two robbers have been killed in dramatic shootout with police after an attempted cash-in-transit (CIT) heist in Soweto, south of…
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Abusive husband who neglected his financial duties forfeits share from wife’s R7 million pension fund
A Soweto husband, who was described as abusive and said to have treated his wife with little respect and his…
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Disgruntled Gauteng parents say Education Dept needs to scrap online application system
Disgruntled parents in Gauteng, desperate to get their children placed in schools, believe the Department of Education must scrap the…
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Peter Magubane’s memorial service to be held today in Soweto
The memorial service for the anti-apartheid activist and photographer, Dr Peter Magubane, is expected to be held at the Regina…
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Jacob Zuma plays political chess
The date of December 16 has had historical significance for three reasons. Firstly, it was known as Dingane’s Day following…
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Metro police on a mission in Joburg problem hotspots this New Year’s Eve
The Johannesburg Metro Police Department (JMPD) said it would be carrying out operations in problematic areas in Johannesburg on New…
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Video of Pearl Thusi & Nadia Nakai twerking at nightclub has Mzansi talking – WATCH
A saucy dance video featuring Pearl Thusi and Nadia Nakai at Konka has set social media on fire. Pearl and…
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Gauteng senior cop blames foreign nationals, unemployment & alcohol abuse for Diepsloot crime surge
Alcohol, unemployment and the influx of foreign nationals have contributed to the escalating crime rate in Soweto, Diepsloot, Gauteng police…
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Bolt introduces selfie safety system to protect drivers
e-Hailing service provider Bolt has introduced a new system to its platform that could increase the level of safety for…
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Touching scenes: Ex-Orlando Pirates star Papi Khomane laid to rest
The former Bafana Bafana and Orlando Pirates player was buried on Saturday, 2 December. The soccer legend Papi Khomane (48)…
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Teen drowns in public swimming pool in Chatsworth
A 19-year-old man drowned in a public swimming pool in Chatsworth on Friday, despite attempts made by lifeguards to resuscitate…
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Another Gauteng education official shot
Another Gauteng education official has been shot, a fact the department has expressed concern over. According to the department, the…
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Panyaza Lesufi postpones visit to Soweto
Gauteng premier Panyaza Lesufi has postponed a visit to Soweto after this weekend’s protests. Calm has been restored after residents…
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IEC working with law enforcement to ensure voter registration not disrupted
The Electoral Commission (IEC) said it is working with law enforcement officials to ensure that protests across the country don’t…
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Police open inquest docket for Soweto boy who fell in Klipvalley river
The South African Police Services have opened an inquest docket after the body of an 18-year-old teenager was recovered at…
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Update: Joburg rescue services recover body of Soweto boy from flooded river
Joburg rescue services have recovered the body of an eight-year-old Soweto boy who was swept away in a river in…
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Joburg rescue services resumes search for Soweto boy swept away in river stream
Johannesburg rescue services have resumed a search for a young boy who was swept away while trying to cross a…
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Gauteng Premier Lesufi promises to light up areas in Soweto without power by Christmas
Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi said that Soweto communities who have been in the dark due to the power crisis in…
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Joburg Emergency Services accessing storm damage
Johannesburg Emergency Services are assessing the storm damage in different parts of the city. On Monday, a hail storm damaged…
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Several bodies found at Soweto dumping site
Residents of Freedom Park in Soweto say they’re living in fear following continuous discoveries of dead bodies at a nearby…
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Operation Shanela targets Soweto
Operation Shanela is cracking down on crime in Soweto. A team consisting of SAPS, JMPD, and other law enforcement agencies…
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Operation Dudula denies xenophobia accusations
Operation Dudula in Soweto denies it is a xenophobic group, claiming its South African-first stance is deliberately misconstrued. This emerged…
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92 people have been arrested for tavern shootings in the country, says Bheki Cele
Police Minister Bheki Cele says almost 100 people have been arrested for a spate of tavern shootings in the country…
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5 suspects linked to spate of murders in Westbury arrested during Gauteng police blitz
Police in Gauteng have arrested five men in connection to the recent murders in Westbury, including the brutal killing of…
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IFP Gauteng hosts memorial service in honour of Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi
Hundreds of Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) supporters gathered in Soweto on Sunday afternoon to honour the life of the party’s…
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